Graffiti removal – a new way to remove Graffiti

We received a different enquiry this week, rather than our usual emails and calls on how to remove decal and stickers

This call was from a local Sydney based council that needed to remove graffiti. Initially I thought we would not be able to help as I associate Graffiti with vandals using permanent marker pens and spray cans, defacing public and private property.

Well – there is a new kind of graffiti….

Apparently the new breed of graffiti artists can develop new artwork and designs on their computers and turn this into stickers and decals to be plastered on public property. It shows how much technology plays a role in our lives these days

So these homemade, so called artwork stickers and decals, that need to be removed, are being put on public property such as bus shelter windows, shop front windows, street signs and sometimes even public buses… the end result is the local council needs a fast way to remove these unwanted decals and stickers.

Currently the approach to remove these stickers is via metal razor blades which is not a good approach. We don’t recommend metal razors for decal removal as they have the following pitfalls

1. Dangerous: it’s easy for the user to cut themself. This is a bad process as it

• The user is injuried and can be off work for a day or to
• Inefficient, if the user is injuried, the job is delayed
• Slow, metal razor blades has a narrow blade edge so is slow to remove decals

2. Potentially damage the surface if it’s painted

The good news is we have been able to help out the local council help remove the stickers and decals through a faster and easier method.

We have recommended the following approach for the council to quickly remove the unwanted graffiti stickers

1. Larger stickers and decals: use the Whizzy Wheel to remove decals from surfaces such as sides of buses, glass windows, street signs. It’s the fastest tool and connects to a standard drill
2. For stickers and decals to be removed from plastic surfaces: use the Miracle Blade. This is a large 4” wide (10cm) plastic blade, specifically designed to remove stickers from delicate surfaces. (please email peter@pacificwebb.com.au) as this product is about to be launched.

FYI – a tip to remove any left over adhesive from where the decal or sticker has be taken off. Use citrus degreaser to clean the surface. It really works well ant taking off the goo and sticky resin that maybe left on the surface once the decal has been removed.

Good luck removing those unwanted graffiti stickers

P.S below is a link to a video demo of the whizzy wheel removing decals via youtube

Graffiti Decal - Needs to be removed

How do you remove car stickers?

The most common enquiry we receive each week is “how do you remove car stickers?”.

This isn’t due to the increase in those family car stickers that people are now starting to remove, rather the question arises when people purchase a 2^nd hand car and want to remove car stickers that they don’t like.

Removing car stickers is also common in the fleet car industry when a fleet of sales cars are sold to private consumers, the prior advertising and corporate stickers need to be removed from the car.

The other car sticker people want to remove, is the car dealership sticker that needs to be removed after being left on the back window.

The majority of our customers purchase the Whizzy Wheel to remove car stickers as we find it’s the fastest and easiest way to remove decals, as highlighted by the below video

For those looking at alternate options, then we can suggest the below options

1. Hot air gun or hair dryer: one of the most common and simple ways to remove a decal. The only downside is it doesn’t work very well on removing old baked on car stickers. If the sticker is very old and brittle, then we recommend the whizzy wheel as the best option to take off car stickers
2.  Adhesive removers such as Citrus degreasers: these are better are removing the adhesive left on the surface, rather than taking off car stickers. The reason they don’t aswell, is the chemical can’t penetrate the sticker.
3.  Razor blades: Metal razor blades are okay for windows, though definitely not to be used to remove car stickers on painted surfaces. We always recommend a plastic blade such as the Wonder Blade to remove small or hard to get to car stickers that need to be removed

Below is an example of car that has many car stickers that need to be removed

How do you remove car stickers

One of the most common email questions we receive is: “how do you remove car stickers?”

The good news is that we are specialist in removing car stickers so have a few solutions. Below are a few suggestions, depending on your budget and application.

1. How to remove car stickers that are old and baked on from the sun

In this situation, if the sticker is more than 5 years old and been in the sun a long time, then the only real option that works is the Whizzy Wheel. The reason being, when stickers are left in the sun for years, it fuses to the surface and becomes brittle. Using fingers nails, razors or heat guns do not work very well as the sticker only comes off in very little bits

The Whizzy Wheel is definitely the best option here

The Whizzy Wheel works well on painted car surfaces, glass or metal surfaces. However, we don’t recommend it on soft plastic surfaces. It’s the best way we know to answer the question we receive by so many prospective customers, how do you remove car stickers?

2. How to remove car stickers from car windows or glass (that aren’t baked on)

Here you have a few options as the surface is not painted so you can either use

a. Metal razor blade: we recommend getting a metal razor blade holder as if you slip, then it’s easy to cut yourself. Having blood and a cut finger is not good for anyone. Note: we strongly recommend against using a metal razor blade on plastic surfaces as it’s very easy to scratch the surface and ruin the paint work

b. Heat gun or hair dryer: these work okay, though usually take longer and slower than using a product like the Whizzy Wheel. The upside is there is no cost if you have a hair dryer handy.

Asking to borrow the hair dryer from your wife or girlfriend may raise a few eye brows

3. Plastic surfaces: the only product we recommend for removing stickers from plastic surfaces is the Wonder Blade. The Wonder Blade that is made from soft plastic so won’t damage the surface. The blade is pointed and sharp enough to get under the surface of the sticker and easily remove it

A free Tip to help remove car stickers!

Often once a sticker has been removed from a car, there is adhesive left over. There are a couple of ways to easily remove this adhesive

1. Environmentally friendly way: use a product like Eucalyptus oil that easily removes the sticky adhesive that can sometimes be left on the surface
2. Heavy duty option: use a product like citrus degreaser that is available from Home Dept that makes removing any leftover adhesive easy

We have also included a video below of the Whizzy Wheel in action that shows how easy it is to remove car stickers.

Regards,

Peter

Chief “Decal Removal” Officer

P.S – let us know did we answer the common question: how do you remove car stickers?

If you own a boat then I’m sure it is one of your most prized possessions and you would do anything to jazz up your vessel and make it look smart before you take it to the waters. Many boat owners love to install decals on their boat to enhance the overall appearance of the vessel and some use it for safety reasons. Vinyl decals are widely used these days and you can see several boats flaunting stylish and functional decals.

Why do people install decals on boat? 

The private boat owners love naming their vessels and the process of choosing a name involves great excitement, as much as buying the boat. Some people are so proud of their vessel that they love to flaunt its name, by installing custom made decals that contains the name of the boat. These decals may also include other details such as the logo and name of the company etc.

Many people consider hiring professionals to create customized decals that display the cool name of the boat in the most fashionable way possible and also enhance the exterior with decorative stickers. Besides the customized decals, there are also many ready made vinyl boat name decals and stickers available online and these decals can be applied to boats, canoes, motor cruisers, sailboats, houseboats, ferries, powerboats, yachts, and any other types of marine and river vessels available.

When do you need to remove decals? 

As the boat grows older and is exhaustively used for various boating and fishing expeditions, the decals and stickers start to crack and peel, giving an ugly appearance to the vessel. When the stickers start to come off, it is wise to remove decals because they make the boat look unsightly; however it is important that you use the right methods to remove decals because using the wrong ways can spoil the paint or create scratches on the surface of the vehicle.

Some boat owners find it really frustrating to get rid of the cracked stickers and decals because they use all the wrong methods. There are some who try using the razor blades to remove decals however this is a strict no, because the blades will spoil the surface of the vessel and leave ugly marks on it, and if you try installing new boat decals on top of it, the scratches will show and make the vessel look absolutely terrible. Furthermore, the owners gets so terribly frustrated when he has to remove decals because it takes a lot of time and the end result is also not satisfactory.

Many times when people buy second hand boat, there might be decals installed on the vessel by the previous owner, and the present owner may want to remove decals and apply his own. Thus, there can be various reasons because of which an individual may need to remove decals or stickers from the boat’s surface; however it is important that you take care to ensure that the removal process is done smoothly and accurately.

Things you should not do to remove decals

When you wish to remove decals from your boat, make it a point to not use any kind of sharp object for the purpose as this might scratch the surface of the boat and damage the paint. You should also avoid peeling as this might cause the sticky industrial adhesive to look ugly. Some people try using chemical solutions to get rid of the sticky glue but these only makes things more messy.

Your boat is a significant investment and a lot of money also goes after its maintenance, so you would not like to do anything that spoils the appearance or damages it in a way that it requires repair. When so much of thinking and consideration goes into buying a new or used boat, naming your boat, and installing stylish decals to express your pride and love for your vessel, it makes sense that you only use the best of products when you need to remove decals from your boat.

Using Wonder tools to remove decals: 

When you want to remove decals on your boat with ease, we recommend that you use the Wonder tools – Wonder Wheel or Wonder Blade to remove decals and stickers with ease. The Wonder Wheel is made of soft rubber and it makes use of a revolutionary spinning motion to remove decals and stickers that have been baked for more than ten years.

The Wonder Wheel takes only a few minutes to completely remove decals without causing any effects on the surface of the boat. This is a simple and easy process, and the biggest advantage of using this decal remover tool is that it creates no mess, no fuss and enables you to remove decals of large sized within minutes.

When you remove decals using the Wonder Wheel, you do not need to use any chemicals hence it is also an eco friendly approach. Furthermore, as this tool is made of soft rubber it can be used with ease on all types of surfaces without any worry.

Besides the Wonder Wheel which is mainly used for the larger decals, there is also another effective tool known as the Wonder Blade which can be used to remove decals and stickers of smaller sized on the delicate surfaces. This decal removal tool is made of plastic and you may use it for small areas that have stickers installed on them. The tool is so compact that you can easily carry it with your in your tool kit.

Installing decals on your boat is fun and it allows you to express your mind and show your love for your new vessel, and you will have cherished memories of the boat in numerous fishing expeditions you enjoy with friends and family. So, go ahead and install attractive new decals on your boat, and forget the worry. When the time comes to remove decals from your boat, all you need is to use the Wonder Wheel or Wonder Blade and say adieu to the cracked or peeling stickers within minutes!

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Yes, there used to be a time when to remove decals or stickers from vehicles was not only a time consuming job but it also created a lot of mess leaving the stubborn adhesive on your hands, clothes etc. Thankfully, with Wonder Wheels you can remove decals without any mess and it takes only a few minutes to get rid of them. In fact this decal remover tool is so easy to use that you can remove decals just before you take your favorite car out for that special event or long drive. But before we further get into explaining how you can use the wonder tools to remove decals, let’s get a brief background of decals and the kind of mess it might potentially lead to.

Reasons To Use Decals 

Decals are definitely not new product and they have been around since a very long time as a means for people to express their love for their new car, their family, support a cause, a sports team, club, or simply express what is in their mind or heart. When you are stuck in a traffic jam, just take a look around you and you will be surprised at the various types of decals that people use in the vehicles. One of the most common of course is the pet and family decals and almost every family that owns a car and has kids at home will have these types of decals imprinted on to them.

There are some vehicles that sport bold decals that speak their mind and they are very open to their views on different aspects of life. Some decals are really funny and if you read those quotes they are sure to tickle your funny bone. There was one really funny sticker I saw on a car the other day and it said – Horn broke, watch for finger!

Besides the fun and pride element associated with installing decals on vehicles, many people prefer using decals/ stickers as a way to promote their business, products or services. Those who own home based business or run a small company find this a greatly effective and affordable means of advertising and promotion. Beside creating awareness about the company and its products, and enhancing the visibility of the brand, decals are also highly useful in spreading the word about the launch of a new website, new branch, or tell your consumers about a promotion or attractive discounts and deals available.

Reasons To Remove Decals 

Although the decals are used in various ways, when it comes to remove them when they have chipped off cracked can pose a lot of problems. If the decals have been baked for years under the sun, they become really hard and stick to the surface, making it difficult to get rid of them. So, regardless of the reason for which you applied the decal on the car, you find it like a curse when you are faced with the situation of taking them out. Many people are worried that their attempts to remove decals with further damage the appearance of the vehicle spoiling the paint or creating scratches on the surface of the vehicle.

These fears are more intense for those who have bought a new or used car and they wish to remove decals that come from the dealership. For some car owners, the dealership decals are a nuisance but the process of getting rid of it may be highly complicated as removing the industrial adhesive that comes from the manufacturing units or dealer store is much harder.

What to avoid when you have to remove decals: 

If you look online you will find that the Internet is flooded with content and videos that show you how to remove decals or stickers from your vehicles. These options may range from using a hair dryer or a Goo gone solvent but none of these would give you that clear surface, and if there are any leftover adhesives they will catch more dust and make the vehicle look very ugly.

Many people do the mistake of using some sharp objects such as a knife of fork to remove decals however this will only create scratches on the vehicle surface and spoil the paint so spare yourself the horror of damaging your car and adding to your expenses.

Wonder products to remove decals: 

When you want an easy and effortless way to remove decals for any kind of surface, the best and most reliable way is to use the Wonder wheels that we had mentioned at the beginning of this article. This incredible decal remover tool comes with a soft rubber body that swiftly removes even the most stubborn decals from the vehicle without damaging the car body.

The Wonder wheels work perfectly with large sized and heavy duty decals and you will be able to get rid of all the stickers on your vehicle within minutes of use. What’s best about using this decal remover tool is that it is strictly a no mess method and it cleans the vehicle surface entirely without leaving any ugly or sticky residue so that your car looks like it never had a decal out there! Isn’t that amazing?

There’s also the Wonder blade which is made of plastic and can be used to remove decals which are of small size and applied on the more delicate surfaces. So, if you had been thinking of removing those dried and ugly decals from your car but had been postponing your plans with the fear of the mess then you can now go ahead and claim your car back in its original appearance! Using the Wonder wheel is so easy that you can remove decals using the tool and then drive away without wasting any time.

To know how you can use the Wonder wheel to remove decals from the surface of your vehicle, check out the links below. So, get your wonder products now and remove decals without any mess.

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Decal removal for trucks and trailers

Recently we have had a few enquiries regarding removing Decals from 53 foot trucks and trailers. Maybe it’s the change of season with Winter coming to an end.

From experience, we found that the Wonder Wheel was the fastest way to remove large areas of decals and stickers. However, we needed to a solution that would make it faster to remove very large areas of decals, vinyl letters and stickers and found on trucks, trailers and large glass shop windows.

The result is a new product we have found called the Whizzy Wheel. It’s being launched this January and we are really happy with the results so far. On the weekend we tested it on a few surfaces and it worked very well (see picture below. Video footage coming soon)

The main difference with this product is the design. Having square gaps taken around the wheel means it does not heats up slower and also lasts longer. We expect the Wheel to last about 25% longer than the Wonder Wheel and works about 20-30% faster. A real winner

Feedback on decal removal wanted…

We are keen to get further feedback from independent customers and as a special, offering the Whizzy Wheel at a discounted price til the end of January (it will be the same price as the Wonder Wheel for the next 2 weeks, saving you about $10 per wheel. If you like to order, just go to the order page and purchase a Wonder Wheel/s and email me at peter@pacificwebb.com.au to let me know you would like the Whizzy Wheel instead of the Wonder Wheel

We will update very footage on the Whizzing Wheel taking of decals from a car in February that will be available from the decal removal demonstration page and homepage

We would love your feedback or interested in having a demonstration of the Whizzy Wheel. If you are based in Sydney, Australia, we can remove your decals from a car, truck, trailer, bus or glass (shop) window. In return, we just ask you let us take a video of removing the decals and stickers from the surface.

In other news…..

We would help our blog followers who want to learn more about decal removal a few tips to get off decals quickly and easily. Our top 2 tips are

1. Adhesive removal. Sometimes on old decals that have been baked on in the hot sun, adhesive can be left of the surface once the decal or sticker has been removed. The best product we have found to remove this adhesive is Citrus Degreaser. This can be purchased from home depot for about $10 a can. (the link shows a large bottle, though smaller quantities can be bought
2. Decal removal from plastic or motorcycle fairings/ guards. As the guards are made from plastic, we recommend a product that won’t damage the surface. In this situation, a plastic razor blade such the Wonder Blade is perfect.

 The Wonder Wheel is definitely the fastest way we know to remove decals from Trucks and Cars.

Without seeing the size of the decals, it’s hard to estimate the number of Wonder Wheels required. At a gut feel, I would recommend 2 – 3 Wheels. (FYI – we have a fair number of enquiries recently regarding removing decals from trucks).

We are about to release the new Whizzy Wheel which works faster and lasts longer than the Wonder Wheel. The Whizzy Wheel will cost about $10 more than the current Wonder Wheel, though as a special, we are happy to supply the Whizzy Wheel for you at the same price. (we would just ask you let us know how it worked as like to build up a database of user feedback before the release to general public). If this is of interest, just order 2 – 3 Wonder Wheels online and once we received your order, we will supply you with the Whizzy Wheel (picture attached).

We can also recommend citrus degreaser is a really good way to remove any left over adhesive once the decals has been removed. You can buy it from Home Depot for less than $10 a can. (FYI – the Whizzy Wheel takes off most of the adhesive)

Regards
Peter

Whizzy wheel decal removal

Trailers have huge sized decals on their bodies, and they are mainly used for advertising purposes. Pasting the decals on the trailer is as challenging as removing them. Although these vinyl stickers work like wonderful mediums of advertisement and promotion, they tend to get cracked and chipped off, and under such circumstances removing decals from the trailer surface becomes a real challenge.

When it comes to remove decals or stickers from a trailer, it might seem like a huge task for those who are not equipped with the right tools. Many people try to peel off the stickers, but this will leave behind the ugly adhesive residue that spoils the appearance of the vehicle.

To properly remove decals from a trailer without scratching the surface or spoiling the paint, you would need to use the right decal remover tools such as the Wonder Wheel. With this fantastic tool, you can quickly remove decals / stickers in no time and save yourself from the harassment. In no time, you will have the decals removed from the trailer and it will be ready to use.

Why Use the Wonder Wheel to Remove Decals?

If you see the Internet you will find several methods to remove decals from a trailer, so why do we recommend only the Wonder Wheel? The answer is pretty simple – because it is not only easy to use, but the Wonder Wheel removes the decals as well as the adhesives within minutes.

The Wonder Wheel is made of soft rubber that is gentle on the surface and the revolutionary motion of the wheel efficiently works on the body of the vehicle to remove decals within minutes. The industrial adhesives are usually very sticky and stubborn, but the Wonder Wheel is capable of removing the sticky glue without causing any scratch or damage to the body of the trailer.

Advantages of using Wonder Wheel to Remove Decals/ Stickers:

The Wonder Wheel is mostly used on the heavy duty areas, thus it works best to remove decals/ stickers from trailers. As opposed to using hair dryers and chemicals to get rid of the stubborn adhesives, the Wonder Wheel is chemical free so your skin is not affected in any way by its use. Furthermore, the Wonder Wheel is an environment friendly method to remove decals and stickers from the surface of the vehicle.

After you have used this decal remover tool on the large decal, just rub the area with a plain cloth so to clean the surface and it will look as good as new. You can check out this video that illustrates the most effective way to use the Wonder Wheel to remove decals and stickers from a van.

You can see how the man uses the tool to get rid of a large sized decal within minutes. No mess! No hassles! A clean job done within minutes and this will put a smile on your face and take the stress out of removing decals from trailers.

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Remove Decals

The other week I had an email question regarding the best way to remove adhesive left on the surface after a decal had been removed

In this situation a hair dryer had been used to remove the decal as a wonder wheel hadn’t been used as it usually takes off 80% of the adhesive

I found a product made by the blaster group called Decal & Sticker remover (DSR) - Specifically engineered for the removal of adhesive. It’s similar to a citrus degreaser in that it is designed to break down and destroy the adhesive ability of stickers and labels, thus allowing them to be removed without harming or scratching the base paint.

It is also a fabulous adhesive remover and will free surfaces frees of adhesive and gum.

I would recommend this product as a supplementary aid to remove any left of adhesive once a decal or sticker has been removed (plus has a pleasant citrus odour)

If you have any sticker, vinyl or decal removal service questions, please contact us via the contact us page

Regards

Celebrating 2012. After a year of removing decals

Peter

Auto decals and stickers look great and they play a major role in enhancing the overall appearance of your vehicle, but when they become faded or cracked, they can spoil the look. Removing decals from vehicles can seem to be a really challenging task if you do not know how to do it with ease. When you are thinking to remove decals from your car, there are many things that you would need to pay attention to. You should be careful about not spoiling the paint of your car or damaging the surface.

When removing decals from your vehicle, we would recommend that you abstain from using any sharp object as this will scratch the body of the vehicle and worsen the sticker. Although some people prefer to use a heat gun or hair dryer to peel off the stickers, getting rid of the sticky glue present underneath the sticker can be really tough. These are industrial adhesives and cannot be washed off using water. They may accumulate dirt and look ugly.

So, what’s the right way to remove decals?

When you wish to remove decals from any metal or painted surface without damaging we would recommend that you use the Wonder products – Wonder Wheel and Wonder Blade. The wheel is used to remove decals that are large and heavy duty; while the blade can be used for the decals in the delicate areas.

The Wonder Wheel is made of soft rubber which ensures that it does not scratch the surface of the vehicle in any way or damage the paintwork. The revolutionary spinning motion is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to remove decals or stickers; and you will be surprised that using this decal remover tool, you can remove even large decals within minutes.

Unlike other types of tools used to remove decals, the Wonder Wheel does not use any chemicals, thus it does not cause any irritations to the skin. Thus, this is a very environmental friendly method used to remove decals from vehicles. You can see the Wonder Wheel video here to understand how it can be used to remove decals and stickers.

The Wonder Wheel is the perfect tool used for decals that have been baked under the sun for several years. The good news is that the product is backed by money back guarantee so this is a no-loss situation for you.

How to remove decals from delicate areas:

When you need to remove decals from delicate areas, we would recommend that you use the Wonder Blade that is made of plastic. This decal sticker remover tool can be used safely on all types of surfaces as it is made of plastic; however it is ideal for use on the delicate areas. The product is so compact that it can be conveniently carried in your tool box. You can check this video to see how you can use the Wonder Blade to easily remove the decals from delicate surfaces. So, try it today and see the difference!

Useful links for decal removal

1. Video demonstration of removing decals (youtube)
2. Adhesive removal (citrus degreaser) available from home depot
3. Order page to buy decal removal tools (scroll to end of page)
4. 6+ video demonstrations of removing decals from glass, cars and other surfaces

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Guys

It’s been a great year 2012 in the land of removing Decals.

For our Christmas Party this year, we visited Ju Ju’s in Kings Cross for Japanese dining and Karaoke singing. The theme this year was tropical living as shown by the number of sunglasses and grass dressers worn.

I went dressed as a “Shark”, courtesy of a gift from two of our friends who left to work in Singapore this year.

The exciting news for 2013 is we are releasing a new product, to be called the “Whiz Wheel”. Its similar to the Wonder Wheel in removing decals and being made of soft rubber, though the new design means it removes decals about 50% faster than the Wonder Wheel and lasts 20 40% longer. A win win for our customers

Enjoy the Xmas Party pictures and see you in 2013

Regards,
Peter

Wonder Wheel Xmas Party 2012